LAFC secured a spot in the FIFA Club World Cup after a thrilling 2-1 victory over Club América, with Denis Bouanga scoring the decisive goal in extra time. Igor Jesus equalized in the 89th minute, setting the stage for Bouanga's late heroics. This triumph guarantees LAFC at least $9.55 million in prize money, with potential earnings of nearly $100 million from the FIFA prize pool. The match saw América initially take the lead via a penalty, but LAFC's performance in front of their home crowd proved decisive.
Igor Jesus tied the match for LAFC in the 89th minute, slipping through traffic and converting a header for his first goal with the club.
Bouanga fired home a deflected shot from the top of the penalty area in the 115th minute, setting off a wild celebration at BMO Stadium.
LAFC's victory is extraordinarily lucrative, guaranteeing at least $9.55 million in prize money, with a chance at nearly $100 million more from FIFA's pool.
One spot in the Club World Cup was open due to FIFA disqualifying León for rules against multiple clubs owned by the same entity.
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